The iconic Art O’Neill Challenge run by Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue involves 30km of road running leaving Dublin Castle by night and then crossing open mountains, all self-navigated. The finish is set 60km later at the Glenmalure Lodge. The 2022 edition was my first attempt, and I invite you to…
This route offers one of the best climbs in the Dublin Area. Start from the car park at Lamb Doyle’s Pub and climb to the top of Fairy Castle. Our option brings you through Ticknock Forest, then up along the Wicklow Way and the Dublin Mountain’s Way. The sceneries over…
So, we love doing product demo/reviews when we get the opportunity. Fenix got in touch, sent their latest flashight, and we went out for a bit of fun. The result is quite impressive with some of the brightest flashlight on the market (up to 1400 lumens!!!). The Fenix HM65R is…
From studying to be a missionary priest in the late 80’s, Ray gives us here a truly inspiring journey into trail and ultra running. He has completed most of Ireland’s top ultra races and is planning many further, having recovered from his recent heart surgery. My wife, Suzanne, compares it…
“5 years ago when I did the OCC in Chamonix, I ended up in a coma for over 40 hours after suffering from hyponatremia”… Meet Rachel: Spontaneous, energetic, with an insatiable thirst for adventure …
Overview A short, moderate run within easy reach of Dublin by car or bike. Park car or bike at the end of Cruagh Lane/ Lamberts Lane, after passing through the stud (53.254888, -6.308694). There are a number of cafes and pubs in the area for post-run snacks. Try the Hazel…
By Ruairí Long Spring 2019 proved to be open season for the Wicklow Round, with three records set. First was up Wexford man Paddy O’Leary, running the route in 16 hours 28 minutes to break the previous record set by renowned American runner Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy. Yet, within just over…
Welcome to Trail Running Ireland, a podcast for the Trail and Mountain Running Community in Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB and EcoTrail Wicklow Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 time Irish International Mountain Runner. First up in every episode, Eoin is joined by Waterville Trail Running…
Find here some of Ireland’s best trail running events. Experience Ireland’s trail running scene at many local races, or choose one of the international events such as Wicklow’s EcoTrail in September. MARCH Gaelforce Skyrun: 12k/13k/22k – Leenane (Connemara. Galway) The Gaelforce Sky Run is a mountain runnning event incorporating 3…
In Ocober 2019, Journalists & Outdoor Photographers Paolo Meitre Libertini and Magherita Valcanover were invited by Tourism Ireland & Failte Ireland for a Trail Running few days around Ireland. Their journey started in Glendalough in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains. They then made their way to Connemara, Achill and…